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Here's a new gadget from iZen that nudges bamboo computer accessory design ahead a few notches. Composed of 92% bamboo, the newly launched device carries the distinction of being the first bluetooth-enabled wireless bamboo keyboard. The wooden keys have a warm and comfortable feel for typing, and the device is built to the same dimensions as an Apple keyboard, so it won't look out of place on......read more
Here's another great gift idea from Philadelphia's Peg & Awl, designed to replace scrap post-its that pile up on desktops and fridges. The Chalkboard Tablet is made from reclaimed oak from an old steel mill in Philadelphia, along with leather from WWII spats. The board is beveled, painted with chalkboard paint and finished with natural tung oil. It comes complete with a 8" tall......read more
All of these boards feature FSC certified wood cores, natural linseed fiber and basalt components (instead of toxic fiberglass and resins), recycled base materials, and sustainable wood sidewalls. They are also beautiful and showcase the raw wood they're made from. And as if that weren’t enough to love, Jones Snowboards donates 1 % of all sales to the Planet Initiative. ...read more
This beautiful decorative bowl derives from the idyllic mountain village of Maria da Fe, Brazil, where Domingos Totora and his team craft expressive products that are deeply rooted in principles of sustainability. The Organic Bowl is made from recycled cardboard, which is pulped then cast into the shape, giving it a wood-like appearance and texture. ...read more
Graypants use their scrap lights to proudly tell the story of their journey from being a dull, discarded cardboard box to becoming a stunning, unique light fixture. Coming in various shapes and sizes to fit any space, the Scrap Lights instilling new spirit into salvaged pieces of corrugated cardboard, with a lively play on light and shadow that invigorates the previously lifeless materials....read more
Since 1995, Venice, California-based Arbor Collective has been quietly creating high-tech boards and apparel with a staunch commitment to sustainable materials and design. Says company founder Bob Carlson: "For Arbor, it's not about jumping on bandwagons, it’s about engineering, research and development and delivering products that work."...read more
This repurposed military tent surf bag, from the excellent Environment by Heather Heron collection, is also available in surplus Japanese denim, and includes intelligent features like salt and sun-resistant hemp rope and recycled, organic leather ties....read more
Recycled cardboard is becoming a favorite material for innovative sustainable design. The minimal, retro-looking Cardboard Radio from Suck UK and designer Christopher McNicholl is a case in point. It features an MP3 jack so you can listen to your iPod on the go. And when you’re finally ready to get rid of the radio, just remove the simple card structure that houses the electronic......read more
From their workshop in Woodstock, N.Y., Gray Works crafts handsome homewares from sustainable and salvaged woods, each lovingly hand rubbed in organic olive oil. Their rose-red cherry wood Footed Platte makes the easy transition from kitchen to table, operating doubly as a rustic serving platter and an excellent cutting board. Personalize it with a wood engraving to make a unique gift for that......read more
The foldable, recyclable Cardboard Cooler Box is the ideal answer to eco-unfriendly single-use coolers. Created by the recycled materials pioneers at Cascades, the cooler is made of 70% recycled, FSC-certified cardboard and emblazoned with sharp graphics on the exterior. Thermal performance comes courtesy of metallic insulation that keeps marinated BBQ meats and your favorite drinks cool in sunny......read more
